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Which sociologist described power as the ability to exercise one's will over others?
Which sociologist described power as the ability to exercise one's will over others?
- Karl Marx
- Friedrich Hayek
- Émile Durkheim
- Max Weber (correct)
What did Weber define power as?
What did Weber define power as?
- A zero-sum game
- A dynamic and expanding concept (correct)
- A form of abuse
- An inherently evil force
Which of the following is NOT a type of authority according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of authority according to the text?
- Bureaucratic (correct)
- Legal-Rational
- Traditional
- Charismatic
What is a form of power mentioned in the text?
What is a form of power mentioned in the text?
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Is power inherently evil?
Is power inherently evil?
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Which of the following is one of the goals for today's class?
Which of the following is one of the goals for today's class?
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According to Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann, what is social order?
According to Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann, what is social order?
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What does Social Construction Theory suggest about our identities?
What does Social Construction Theory suggest about our identities?
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What is the focus of the class when examining inequality?
What is the focus of the class when examining inequality?
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What is a characteristic of inequality mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of inequality mentioned in the text?
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